Virginia Giuffre’s family says 'our broken hearts have been lifted' after former prince Andrew’s arrest

Virginia Giuffre had died by suicide in April 2025 because of being haunted by her past with Epstein and Maxwell

The family of Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the late advocate and accuser of Epstein and former royal Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, has reacted with relief and gratitude following the arrest of the ex‑prince on suspicion of misconduct in public office in the United Kingdom.

In a statement issued Thursday, Giuffre’s siblings Sky and Amanda Roberts and Danny and Lanette Wilson said, “At last, today our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty.” They thanked Thames Valley Police for their investigation and the decision to arrest Mountbatten‑Windsor, emphasizing that Virginia’s efforts were “for survivors everywhere.”

The family also delivered a stark message in their statement, declaring of the former royal: “He was never a prince.” They framed the arrest as a meaningful step toward accountability and justice for survivors of abuse.

Giuffre, who died by suicide in April 2025 at the age of 41, was one of the most vocal accusers of convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, alleging that she was trafficked to Mountbatten‑Windsor and sexually assaulted as a teenager, claims he has consistently denied.

The response from her family underscores the emotional and symbolic significance of the arrest for them, as Giuffre had spent years advocating for survivors and pushing for legal accountability.

Authorities have said the arrest is not directly linked to Giuffre’s allegations but is part of a separate investigation into whether Mountbatten‑Windsor shared sensitive or confidential information with Epstein while serving as a UK trade envoy.